Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is typically in his Carter uniform. He has done his best to style his brass crest to look like a famous performer. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He struck the Carter job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To be a Sculptor again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1100 pp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Coral (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Jet (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp).

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She wears her silver hair down. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes giants are coming to abduct people. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Tanner arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Tanner for hire.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer, Job, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moss agate (6 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Sard (60 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp).

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner. She carries with her a set of shortbows on her belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. Her chestnut hair is well kept. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Anne fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Rock crystal (60 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Rose (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Brown diamond (4000 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Jet (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his kukri, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His black crest is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 78. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1700 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a red armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Bertram's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Tiefling people.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist, Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 6000 gp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his silver hair up. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Carrie grew up listening to his father's many stories. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job, In love. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Jet (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Jade (120 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has slicked back chestnut hair. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her small black hat.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. The war was a terrible time for her, and Vanchu does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She got into the Map Maker business at a young age. Her childhood dream was to be a Weaver, but she was a colossal failure. She has achieved small success as a Map Maker.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Rose (20 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.